Museo Civico, Art museum in Todi, Italy.
Description
Museo Civico occupies the top floor of two connected medieval palaces in the center of Todi and displays paintings, archaeological findings, and historical objects. The rooms contain red and black ceramic vessels from ancient times, architectural terracotta pieces, a large coin collection, and carved reliefs depicting religious figures.
History
The museum preserves a marble relief from the 10th to 11th century depicting three religious figures, pointing to the early history of Todi. The remaining objects document various phases of settlement and economic development in the region across multiple centuries.
Culture
The collection displays how people in ancient times used ceramics for daily life, with red and black vessels showing craft techniques. Architectural terracotta pieces and coins reveal economic practices and building traditions that shaped the region.
Practical
The museum is easy to reach from the main piazza where several medieval buildings meet and offers wheelchair accessibility. Most visitors need about 45 minutes to an hour and a half for a complete walk through all the rooms.
Did you know?
The museum holds a wooden model of the Temple of Consolation, possibly dating from the 16th century, showing how Renaissance architects visualized their designs. This rare object reveals the importance of the nearby temple to local identity.
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